Designed for:
Conceptual understanding, Metacognition, (Depends on the instructor and use of materials. Instructor may use materials that explicitly target any of these.)
Can be adapted for: Problem-solving skills, Lab skills, Making real-world connections, Using multiple representations, Designing experiments, Cooperative learning

Research Validation

Based on research into:
theories of how students learn,
student ideas about specific topicsDemonstrated to improve:
conceptual understanding,
beliefs and attitudesStudied using:
student interviews,
classroom observations,
research at multiple institutions